The BluesBones is to represent Belgium at the 7th European Blues Challenge

05-07-2016 | Ruf's Blues Caravan 2016 in Brussels

The BBS is very proud to welcome on Thursday, September 22, the Blues Caravan 2016 at the Kunsthumaniora in 1020 Brussels, featuring Ina Forsman (Finland), Layla Zoe (Canada), Tasha Taylor (USA).[See details ...]

02-06-2016 | Belgian Blues Challenge 2016

Herewith the selection of the jury, composed by representatives of the Belgian members of the European Blues Union. These eight bands (in alphabetical order) will compete in the 2016 BBC finals on October 15 at the De Casino Concertzaal in Sint-Niklaas.
The winner will represent Belgium at the 7th European Blues Challenge in Horsens/Denmark on April 7 and 8, 2017.[See details ...]

27-08-2015 | 2015 Belgian Blues Challenge

This is the verdict of the jury, composed by representatives of the Belgian members of the European Blues Union. These four bands (in alphabetical order) will compete in the 2015 BBC finals on October 29 at the Missy-Sippy club in Ghent:

The overview of the European Blues Challenge weekend is complete and available on this site. Please click on one of the buttons on the right under the EBC poster and you will find everything on the project, the program with all the details of the opening night on March 12 included, the ticket sales, the names of the participants from 20 European countries, but also everything about the Blues Market on Saturday afternoon and the EBC Expo, scheduled at the Halles St Géry from March 4 till April 27. Finally, there’s a clear Map, to discover the different sites in the center of town.

Be Blues Be Brussels

08-10-2014 | Doghouse Sam & his Magnatones is to represent Belgium

Doghouse Sam & his Magnatones is the winner of the 2014 Belgian Blues Challenge and will represent Belgium at the 5th European Blues Challenge in Brussels on March 13 - 14, 2015.[See details ...]

27-09-2014 | line-up change at the Royal Southern Brotherhood

There's a change in the line-up of the Royal Southern Brotherhood. Mike Zito has decided to focus exclusively on his solo career and passes the stick on to the young and very promising Bart Walker. The switch over will happen at the beginning of October during the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise in the Carribeans. Brussels will host the very first concert with Bart Walker, meaning no less than a world premiere!

24-06-2014 | The 5th European Blues Challenge in Brussels

Brussels is truly honoured to have been chosen by the European Blues Union to host the 5th European Blues Challenge. This jubilee competition – organized by the Brussels Blues Society in cooperation with the Brussels Capital Region – will take place on March 13 and 14, 2015 at the Ancienne Belgique theatre.

On the opening night, March 12, Brussels will also showcase some of Belgium’s finest Blues and Roots music artists. The opening concert at the Ancienne Belgique will feature the four Belgian representatives who performed at the previous editions of the EBC. Lightnin’ Guy will host the event and welcome Hideaway, Howlin’ Bill (winner of the 1st EBC in Berlin) and Fred and the Healers, the latter act also celebrating their 20th anniversary on the night.

Please find all the details on the pages of the EBC section on the right.

21-05-2014 | Royal Southern Brotherhood in Brussels

The BBS is very proud to welcome the Royal Southern Brotherhood in Brussels, thanks to our partners La Tentation and Brosella. Presales via La Tentation.